reception menus 2018

Caffe Cordina’s event catering brings together great taste and beautiful presentation, creating an exquisite culinary experience. Our reception menus offer a blend of the old world and the new, including Exotic Flavors, Asian Fusion and traditional Mediterranean. Our team of experienced chefs and events team strive to create affordable, delectable food, outstanding service and unforgettable weddings and functions. We believe you will be impressed.

cuoremenu 33 items

Cold Canapés

Assorted barquettes & tartlets (goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola) Blue cheese and walnut profiteroles (V) shared Smoked salmon and dill profiteroles shared Bridge rolls stuffed with tuna & mayo / salmon & dill / honey & ham Selection of open faced sandwiches (blue cheese & walnut / smoked salmon / Parma ham) Double decker caviar sandwich Vol-au-vents stuffed with shrimps shared Vol-au-vents filled with onion jam and creamed brie (V) shared Spanish tortilla pin wheels

Hot Canapés

Classic arancini al ragu shared Red wine and gorgonzola arancini (V) shared Mini deep pan pizza Pea cakes shared Cheese cakes (V) shared Mini qassatat (spinach / ricotta) Empanadas stuffed with chorizo sausage and chicken (Spanish turnover with a flaky crust) Mini cottage tart Falafel nuggets (V) Barley nuggets (V) Angels on horseback Pork quesadillas Chicken yakitori BBQ chicken burgers Anchovy sfinec (deep fried savoury doughnut with anchovies) Breaded crab claws shared Sweet & sour prawn tempura shared Crispy chicken stuffed wonton served with sweet chili sauce Pork dumplings served with sweet & sour sauce Indian style samosas served with minted yoghurt and cucumber raita (V) shared Chicken spring rolls with plum sauce shared

Sweets

Assorted fancy cakes Chocolate profiteroles Ice-cream slice

Coffee Table

with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets

Wedding Cake Table

consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini €18.50 per person Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.

hartmenu 25 items

Cold Canapés Assorted barquettes & tartlets (goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola) Blue cheese and walnut profiteroles (V) Bridge rolls stuffed with tuna & mayo / salmon & dill / honey & ham Chicken caesar salad in tortilla wrap Double decker caviar sandwich Salmon tartare served in a spoon shaped biscuit Smoked chicken tartlets with mango chutney

Hot Canapés Red wine and gorgonzola arancini (V) Mini deep pan pizza Spinach & feta tarts (V) Vol-au-vents chicken and mushrooms Lamb koftas with mint & yoghurt sauce Mini Maltese sausages in BBQ sauce Beef curry madras in a cup Chicken satay skewers Sesame chicken goujons Greek style chicken kofta in pitta Marinated octopus served in Maltese bread Swordfish garlic & lemon scented skewers Duck spring rolls served with plum sauce Sweet and sour pork Thai style beef red curry served on a base of stir fried rice (food bowl)

Sweets Assorted fancy cakes White chocolate and pistacchio profiteroles Ice-cream – scoop

Coffee Table with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets

Wedding Cake Table

consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini €21.50 per person Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.

herzmenu 28 items

Cold Canapés Mini caprese salad (V) Selection of open faced sandwiches (blue cheese & walnut / smoked salmon / Parma ham) Mini quiches with asparagus & salmon / peppered goat cheese & sundried tomatoes Thai shrimp salad Spanish tortilla pin wheels Assortment of sushi served with wasabi & soy sauce Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham Fresh mozzarella, basil & cherry tomato skewers (V) Smoked chicken tartlets with mango chutney

Hot Canapés Mini veg burger (V) Garlic & mushroom tostada (V) Beef kebabs served with balsamic reduction Mini Maltese sausages in BBQ sauce Spicy honey glazed pork skewers Spicy meat balls served with sweet pepper and thyme coulis, presented in shooters Chicken yakitori Chicken quesadillas Chicken satay in a cup Marinated octopus served in Maltese bread Swordfish garlic & lemon scented skewers Buttered salt cod with tartare sauce Crispy chicken stuffed wonton served with sweet chili sauce Chicken korma served on a base of aromatic basmati rice (food bowl) Peking duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce

Sweets Assorted fancy cakes Torroncini (nougat delights) Ice-cream – scoop Fruit kebabs with passion fruit drizzle

Coffee Table with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets

Wedding Cake Table

consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini €25.50 per person Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.

inimamenu 32 items

Cold Canapés

Assorted barquettes & tartlets (goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola) Seared fresh tuna served with wasabi mayo Tortilla wrap filled with smoked salmon and chive cream Mini caprese salad (V) Baked pears and grana cheese served with rocket leaf wrapped in Parma ham Italian style mini focacccia stuffed with bresaola and grilled veg Bresaola served with an apricot and thyme cream cheese on a pecorino biscuit Mini quiches with asparagus & salmon/ peppered goat cheese & sundried tomatoes Vol-au-vents filled with onion jam and creamed brie (V) Lobster on rye bread Sticky duck tartlets

Hot Canapés

Mini beef burgers topped with pickles Wild mushroom risotto (food bowl) Deep fried Brie served with a mango and ginger dip (V) Mini bombette Melanzane Parmigiana Barley nuggets Mini maltese sausages in BBQ sauce Pork quesadillas Marinated chicken skewers Braised quail served with BBQ sauce Pulled pork bun Chicken satay in a cup Deep fried butterfly prawns served with sweet ginger mayo Swordfish garlic & lemon scented skewers Stuffed crab in shell Vietnamese style fish cakes served with minted pickled cucumber radish Chicken mo gu ji (food bowl) Peking duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce

Sweets

Assorted fancy cakes Assorted chocolate cups with amaretto / dark chocolate/ strawberries / fruit / coffee Ice-cream – slice

Coffee Table

with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets

Wedding Cake Table

consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini €29.00 per person Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.

corazónmenu 35 items

Cold Canapés

Assorted barquettes & tartlets (goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola) Chicken caesar salad in tortilla wrap Mini caprese salad (V) Baked pears and grana cheese served with rocket leaf wrapped in Parma ham Rabbit liver parfait set on a home-made cheese-based biscuit Spanish tortilla pin wheels Asian fusion style mushroom salad (V) Assortment of sushi served with wasabi & soy sauce Marinated crab in lightly spiced tartlet Lobster on rye bread Smoked duck with orange flavoured carrots Pork tenderloin, mozzarella and cherry tomato set on a crostina

Hot Canapés

Wild mushroom risotto (food bowl) Garlic & mushroom tostada (V) Egg plant crouqettes (V) Melanzane Parmigiana (V) Beef kebabs served with balsamic reduction Mini Maltese sausages in BBQ sauce Mexican style pork kofta skewer with sour cream and chives Beef curry madras in a cup Chicken yakitori Chicken satay in a cup Greek style chicken kofta in pitta King prawns served on a bamboo skewer with local gremolata Sweet & sour prawn tempura Stuffed crab in shell Thai style beef red curry served on a base of stir fried rice (food bowl) Chicken mo gu ji Lamb samosas with minted yoghurt Sweet and sour chicken

Sweets

Assorted fancy cakes Fruit kebabs with passion fruit drizzle Ice-cream – slice Assorted chocolate lollipops Cordina chocolate wheel

Coffee Table

with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets

Wedding Cake Table

consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini €33.50 per person Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.

terms and conditions Overtime is charged per hour per member of staff and commences after 7 hours of service. Our staff will be on site 2 hours before the mass commences. An additional fee of €60 is applicable for the hire of wine barrels A minimum of 150 paid guests is necessary for these list prices to be valid. All prices do not include 18 % VAT and any other taxes that might be introduced in the future. All prices and items are subject to change. Changes to the order can only be accepted by latest 30 Days prior to date of function. Final number of guests must be confirmed by latest 30 Days prior to date of function. An initial €500 deposit is payable upon confirmation of booking. Another €500 deposit is to be paid by latest 30 days before the date of function. Both deposits are non refundable. Credit terms: Remaining Balance to be settled within 21 days from date of function. In case that the function is cancelled by the client between one to two months before the date of the function, the client would become liable to pay 40% of the total food amount as per latest quote, less any deposits paid. Such balance is to be settled by latest 10 days prior to booked date of the function. In case that the function is cancelled by the client less than a month before date of the function, the client would become liable to pay 60% of the total food amount as per latest quote, less any deposits paid. Such balance is to be settled by latest 10 days prior to booked date of function. For functions organised in venues where an indoor kitchen is not provided, the client (e.g. the couple getting married) is required, at their own expense, to provide a marquee (tent), lighting and electricity in line with health and safety regulations. No corkage fee is charged. Delivery to the event venue and service are free of charge. No delivery of left-over food after the function is possible. Whilst Caffe Cordina take all measures to satisfy all sanitary & health regulations concerning food production and handling during the event, we cannot extend such guarantee for any food consumed outside or after the event. Under no circumstances can any type of food , including sweets and delicatessen, be displayed or served during the function other than that supplied by Caffe Cordina. Our wedding cake prices are only provided as a guideline. In the case of tailor-made wedding cakes, prices may vary. Additional wedding cake tiers and/or witness cakes will be charged extra. Cake toppers, ribbon, artificial flowers and other cake accessories to be provided by client. Sugar paste flowers quoted upon request. Bistro tables and the respective linen can be offered at an extra cost. Colours and shapes of spoons and cups used in certain food or sweets items may vary due to availability of stock.

staff rates Head Waiter

(not including 18% VAT)



€60

Chef €58 Assistant Chef

€54

Kitchen Attendants

€41

Waiters / Barmen

€41

Overtime charge

€6.25 per hour, per member of staff.

Food is our passion, events are our craft. Our team of expert event planners are ready to guide you through your Caffe Cordina experience. Get in touch to find out more call on 21 234 385 or email us on [email protected]

Caffe Cordina, 244, Reublic Street, Valletta www.caffecordina.com